State of US pet food, treat industry in 2025

As pet ownership continues to increase, the pet care industry grows along with it. However, the exponential increases and lofty growth predictions year after year have slowed as economic pressures have trickled down to impact the industry.

Freedom Pet Supplies acquires Trueman Distribution

The deal establishes a Western Canadian hub in Calgary and extends the distributor's reach across the country.

The Nutriment Company acquires Zoo Factory

The acquisition marks the pet food distributor's 10th deal of 2025 and entry into the Polish market.

In Europe, pet treat market shifts toward functional, wellness-driven products在欧洲，宠物食品市场转向功能性、健康驱动型产品

Report: Gen Z drives bird, small animal ownership growth报告：Z世代推动鸟类和小动物拥有量增长

The future belongs to meow: Rise of cats upends trends未来属于喵：猫的崛起颠覆了趋势

For 100 years, U.S. pet spending rose despite economic downturns100年来，尽管经济低迷，美国的宠物支出仍在增长

2026 trends: Consumers look to resilience, value, nostalgia2026年趋势：消费者看重韧性、价值和怀旧

Economic signs that pet food may be in era of cost challenges经济迹象表明，宠物食品可能正处于成本挑战的时代